I’m Emma Ottenhoff, a neurodivergent therapist who works with deeply feeling children, teens, and adults. Many of the people I support have spent years feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like traditional therapy just didn’t quite fit.
My work is rooted in connection, collaboration, and a neurodivergent affirming therapy. I integrate relational and experiential approaches to therapy, meeting clients in ways that feel more natural, embodied, and responsive to how they actually process the world.
Adventurous Heart Provides A New Way to Experience Therapy
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Groups, workshops, and family sessions that strengthen connection, build skills, and support growth beyond individual therapy.
Group & Family Support
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Experiential therapy using movement, creativity, and real-life experiences for clients who need more than talk therapy.
Adventure Therapy
In-person therapy in metro Detroit or virtual across Michigan for neurodivergent, deeply feeling children, teens, and adults.
Individual Therapy
Reviews
MSW, CCAT
Tony Alvarez
Emma is deeply thoughtful when considering her clients’ needs, choosing how and where she meets with them, and guiding their therapeutic journey. I highly recommend her work.
“Intentionality and clarity are essential qualities of therapy—and Emma demonstrates these consistently.”
LPC
Paige Sparkman
She is someone I trust and admire both as a colleague and a person. She is the first name I think of when clients are seeking a referral for someone they love.
“Emma is thoughtful, deeply attuned, and makes people feel comfortable right away.”
LMSW, CAADC
Jen Dees
She is especially effective in her work with neurodivergent clients and brings an engaging, experiential approach that helps clients build confidence, connection, and strength in ways that truly resonate.
“Emma is incredibly warm, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to.”
LMSW
Dana Silverstein
She brings collaboration and creativity to her work and supports clients in reaching their full potential.
“Emma runs therapeutic groups with intention, passion, and strong clinical insight.”
Practice Owner, Authentic Self Therapeutic Services
Hope Doucet, LMSW
As a fellow mental health professional, I have deep respect for Emma’s clinical perspective and professionalism. She offers compassionate, affirming psychotherapy for neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients and honors their lived experiences with care and integrity.
“Emma provides the true gift of skilled listening and safety.”
